Disney truly is the most magical place on earth... if you're a kid... not a parent. Exhausting, hot, stressful, hot, crowded...those are a few adjectives that come to mind if you would ask me about Disney World.  But ask my kids and they will light up like the tree at Rockefeller Plaza in December. Their … Continue reading Disney →

We recently attended the National Down Syndrome Adult Summit in Detroit MI earlier this month, and I have to say it was great to be there. My husband Andrew, was a guest speaker, talking on the subject of "Setting up a Special Needs Trust" for your child (which is such an IMPORTANT subject). I was … Continue reading No limits, no boundaries →

Our society has a major problem with people "different" from us. Different than how we look, how we talk, and sometimes how we communicate. Different seems to threaten our level of security, and likely shines a light on our own insecurities. Different makes us feel uncomfortable because it takes away our ability to control our … Continue reading Different and equal​ →

Delayed. You have heard me use this word many many times so far to describe Grayson. This is one of the most common words you hear when practitioners are describing your child with down syndrome. Not always in a negative manner, but more in a matter of fact way. Oh, how I used to hate … Continue reading Slow down →

Remember when I said earlier that Grayson was the easiest baby in the world? I meant it...he was. But now that he isn't a baby anymore,  he is a TWA (like NWA), a toddler with an attitude. Don't get me wrong, he is still super sweet, has the cutest freaking laugh you ever heard, and … Continue reading Feeding challenges →

  If anyone reading this has a child with Down Syndrome you know what Early Intervention (EI) is.  For those of you who don't (because I didn't), it is a support and educational system for very young children who have developmental delays in one or many areas. There are therapists that come to your home, … Continue reading Evaluation Day →

  “Please return our call at the doctors office. We have your genetic testing results back”.  I began to shake the second I heard that message. This was my third “geriatric pregnancy” (that phrase cracks me up every time), and none of the doctors ever asked me to call them back. They would just leave … Continue reading The Phone Call.. →

  Welcome to my blog “No Down Side”. My name is Michelle Morris, and that is a picture of my adorable little dude Grayson. I’m his mom, and I'm married to an incredible man, his father, Andrew. I am also a bonus mom to two stepkids step adults Greg and Brooke, who have been in my life … Continue reading No Down Side…. →

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